Origin
Carson City, NV
Afternoon in Carson City on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, NV to Fallon, NV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, NV
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Fallon, NV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, NV to Fallon, NV covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, Carson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on California Emigrant Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 62.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
California Emigrant Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Stewart Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Stewart Street
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East William Street
Turn right onto East William Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn right toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 50 / California Emigrant Trail
Enter roundabout onto US 50 / California Emigrant Trail toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carson City, NV and Fallon, NV, road signs point toward Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
Silver Springs
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Austin
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Ely
32.9 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| California Emigrant Trail | 26.7 mi | 31m |
| Lincoln Highway | 12.7 mi | 19m |
| Carson Highway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Reno Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| West Williams Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| East William Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Stewart Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
California Emigrant Trail
— 26.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, NV and Fallon, NV.
1
Start on US 395 BUS
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Carson Street
2
Turn right onto East Musser Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Musser Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stewart Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto East William Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East William Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
172 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 580 North, US 395 North: Reno
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right
161 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
7
Continue on East William Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East William Street
Toward US 50 East: Dayton, Fallon
8
Continue on US 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Toward Dayton, Fallon
9
Continue on US 50
19 mi
·
22 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
10
Enter roundabout onto US 50
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
11
Continue on US 50
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
Toward Fallon, Silver Springs, Austin, Ely
12
Enter roundabout onto US 50
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
California Emigrant Trail
13
Continue on US 50
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
California Emigrant Trail
14
Continue on US 50
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
15
Continue on US 50
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Carson Highway
16
Take the exit onto US 50
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50
17
Merge onto US 50 ALT
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Reno Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 50
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Williams Avenue
19
Turn right onto South Maine Street
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Maine Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Maine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Carson City, NV · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Carson City, NV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fallon, NV
The final approach into Fallon, NV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.37 one way
$24.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fallon, NV
Afternoon in Fallon on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carson City, NV to Fallon, NV covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are California Emigrant Trail, Lincoln Highway, Carson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Carson City, NV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Stewart Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Carson City, NV and Fallon, NV, road signs point toward Silver Springs, Austin and Ely.
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